mystical theology

American  

noun

1. the branch of theology dealing with mysticism and mystical experiences.

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Etymology

Origin of mystical theology

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

But ultimately humans are born to care about others and to not turn away, said the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, an Episcopal priest and teacher of mystical theology.

From New York Times • May 31, 2022

They often held exalted views of fidelity and saw marriage as a mirror of mystical theology, but their marriage ceremonies were not distinctive.

From The Guardian • Sep. 6, 2010

His guiding principle ^ is the "mystical theology of the victim soul," meaning that Christ has often acted through seemingly insignificant persons or groups, like the Lambs.

From Time Magazine Archive

In his spiritual character he entered a monastery in 1920, donned tunic, girdle, scapular, hood and mantle, began to study the Carmelite specialty, mystical theology.

From Time Magazine Archive

But Plato's visions have furnished a basis for endless systems of mystical theology, and he is therefore all but adopted as a Christian saint.

From Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 4 by Randolph, Thomas Jefferson